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NATURAL VEGETATION AND WILDLIFE

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Q. 1
What is the primary cause of endangerment for many species in India?
A
Climate change
B
Habitat preservation
C
Overexploitation
D
Reforestation
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Q. 2
What percentage of the world's flowering plants does India have?
A
4%
B
6%
C
8%
D
10%
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Q. 3
Which species of deer is known as the four-horned antelope?
A
Barasingha
B
Chousingha
C
Sambar
D
Nilgai
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Q. 4
How many plant species are found in India?
A
About 60,000
B
About 30,000
C
About 20,000
D
About 47,000
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Q. 5
Which type of forest is characterized by seasonal leaf shedding?
A
Montane Forests
B
Mangrove Forests
C
Tropical Deciduous Forests
D
Tropical Evergreen Forests
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Q. 6
Which animal is adapted to extreme cold in the Himalayas?
A
Tiger
B
Yak
C
Elephant
D
Camel
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Q. 7
Which type of animal is the Indian bison?
A
Insectivore
B
Herbivore
C
Carnivore
D
Omnivore
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Q. 8
Which plant species is NOT commonly found in Thorn Forests and Scrubs?
A
Pines
B
Euphorbias
C
Acacias
D
Cacti
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Q. 9
What adaptation do trees in Thorn Forests have to conserve water?
A
Long leaves
B
Thick and small leaves
C
Wide roots
D
Shallow roots
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Q. 10
Which type of forest is not classified as tropical in India?
A
Tropical Evergreen Forests
B
Mangrove Forests
C
Tropical Thorn Forests
D
Montane Forests
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Q. 11
How many species of birds are found in India?
A
About 5,000
B
About 1,000
C
About 10,000
D
About 2,000
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Q. 12
At what altitude do wet temperate forests begin in Montane areas?
A
500-1000 meters
B
2000-3000 meters
C
1000-2000 meters
D
Above 3000 meters
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Q. 13
What are some commercially important trees in Tropical Deciduous Forests?
A
Oak and maple
B
Teak and bamboo
C
Birch and ash
D
Pine and cedar
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Q. 14
What is the function of botanical gardens supported by the government since 1992?
A
Commercial farming
B
Entertainment
C
Urban development
D
Conservation and research
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Q. 15
What is one of the main threats to India’s biodiversity?
A
Wildlife protection
B
Pollution
C
Organic farming
D
Sustainable farming
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Q. 16
Which of the following is NOT a common feature of mangrove forests?
A
Dry soil
B
Mud and silt accumulation
C
Submerged roots
D
Salt tolerance
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Q. 17
What is the flora of a region?
A
Animals of the region
B
Insects of the region
C
Plants of the region
D
Birds of the region
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Q. 18
What percentage of the world’s total fish species does India have?
A
About 8%
B
About 15%
C
About 5%
D
About 12%
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Q. 19
Which of the following is NOT a biosphere reserve in India?
A
Nilgiri
B
Sundarbans
C
Gir Forest
D
Gulf of Mannar
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Q. 20
Which of the following animals is commonly found in Montane forests?
A
Wild ass
B
Hippopotamus
C
Snow leopard
D
Kangaroo
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Q. 21
Which animal is famously associated with the mangrove forests of India?
A
Asiatic Lion
B
Royal Bengal Tiger
C
One-horned rhinoceros
D
Snow Leopard
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Q. 22
Which delta is known for having sundari trees?
A
Indus
B
Godavari
C
Ganga-Brahmaputra
D
Krishna
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Q. 23
What is the typical height of trees in Tropical Evergreen Forests?
A
Up to 60 meters
B
Up to 40 meters
C
Up to 20 meters
D
Up to 80 meters
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Q. 24
How do trees in Tropical Deciduous Forests respond to the dry season?
A
They remain green
B
They shed leaves for 6-8 weeks
C
They die completely
D
They grow taller
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Q. 25
Which type of vegetation is found above 3600 meters in Montane regions?
A
Tropical forest
B
Thorny scrub
C
Alpine vegetation
D
Temperate grasslands
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Q. 26
Which tree is not commonly found in Tropical Evergreen Forests?
A
Rubber
B
Teak
C
Ebony
D
Mahogany
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Q. 27
Which animal is adapted to live in the arid areas of the Thar Desert?
A
Penguin
B
Hippopotamus
C
Beaver
D
Camel
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Q. 28
Where are Tropical Evergreen Forests primarily found?
A
Indo-Gangetic Plains
B
Himalayan Mountains
C
Thar Desert
D
Western Ghats
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Q. 29
Which animals are commonly found in Tropical Evergreen Forests?
A
Bear and wolf
B
Tiger and lion
C
Deer and rabbit
D
Elephant and monkey
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Q. 30
Where is the natural habitat of the Indian lion located?
A
Gir Forest
B
Sundarbans
C
Kaziranga National Park
D
Bandhavgarh National Park
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Q. 31
How many National Parks are there in India?
A
150
B
106
C
200
D
73
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Q. 32
What type of vegetation is typical in areas with less than 70 cm of rainfall?
A
Tropical evergreen forests
B
Thorny trees and bushes
C
Montane forests
D
Deciduous forests
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Q. 33
What is the role of the gharial in the ecosystem?
A
Pollinator
B
Predator
C
Herbivore
D
Fish eater
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Q. 34
What does 'mangrove forests' refer to?
A
Forests in mountainous areas
B
Forests in temperate regions
C
Forests along coastlines
D
Forests in desert areas
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Q. 35
What is the term for plants that have grown naturally without human intervention?
A
Virgin Vegetation
B
Domestic Plants
C
Natural Vegetation
D
Cultivated Vegetation
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Q. 36
What type of wildlife is commonly found in mangrove forests?
A
Turtles and crocodiles
B
Deer
C
Tigers
D
Elephants
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Q. 37
Which forest type is characterized by trees that shed their leaves seasonally?
A
Tropical Evergreen Forests
B
Tropical Deciduous Forests
C
Mangrove Forests
D
Tropical Thorn Forests
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Q. 38
What type of trees predominate in temperate forests found between 1500 and 3000 meters?
A
Palm trees
B
Coniferous trees
C
Broad-leaf trees
D
Deciduous trees
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Q. 39
What type of project has been initiated for the conservation of the Great Indian Bustard?
A
Project Tiger
B
Project Rhino
C
Project Great Indian Bustard
D
Project Elephant
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Q. 40
In which regions are Thorn Forests and Scrubs primarily found?
A
Eastern India
B
Southern India
C
Northern India
D
Western India
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Q. 41
What type of rainfall do Tropical Deciduous Forests require?
A
More than 200 cm
B
Between 200 cm and 70 cm
C
Less than 70 cm
D
Irregular rainfall
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Q. 42
How many species of animals are approximately found in India?
A
About 90,000
B
About 100,000
C
About 70,000
D
About 50,000
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Q. 43
What percentage of the world’s amphibians does India share?
A
10-12%
B
5-8%
C
3-5%
D
12-15%
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Q. 44
Where are mangrove forests typically found?
A
Coastal areas
B
Mountain tops
C
Grasslands
D
Desert regions
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